Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History (2012)

Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History (2012) poster

On the evening of February 9, 1964, Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to America. The next morning 10 million teens had something new to do. With their jaws still on the floor and inspiration stirring within, thousands of youngsters knew their destiny lay in rock and roll. Banging away in their parents garages, teen bands created timeless music. Teen A Go Go is a rock and roll stomp from beginning to end, providing an entertaining, nostalgic ride into the vibrant teen scenes of the mid 1960's. Featuring original recordings, never before sen super 8 movies, rare archival footage, photographs and interviews with musicians, fans and industry experts. Teen A Go Go captures this historic burst of creativity that swept the nation and changed rock and roll forever.

Director: Melissa Kirkendall
Genre: Documentary, Music, History
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Rock Music and Stage

Keywords

rock 'n' roll, dallas, texas, rock music, garage band

More Films by Director: Melissa Kirkendall
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History about?
On the evening of February 9, 1964, Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to America. The next morning 10 million teens had something new to do. With their jaws still on the floor and inspiration stirring within, thousands of youngsters knew their destiny lay in rock and roll. Banging away in their parents garages, teen bands created timeless music. Teen A Go Go is a rock and roll stomp from beginning to end, providing an entertaining, nostalgic ride into the vibrant teen scenes of the mid 1960's. Featuring original recordings, never before sen super 8 movies, rare archival footage, photographs and interviews with musicians, fans and industry experts. Teen A Go Go captures this historic burst of creativity that swept the nation and changed rock and roll forever.
Who directed Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History?
Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History was directed by Melissa Kirkendall.
Who stars in Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History?
Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History stars Lenny Kaye, Ira Robbins, Joe Nick Patoski, King Coffey, Rae Sunshine Lee, Ramona Renish.
How long is Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History?
Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History?
Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History is a Documentary, Music, History film.
What are the themes of Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History?
The themes of Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History include: Rock Music and Stage.